Barnaby Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) Sorry to read you'd lost all interest in your layout build but it is understandable with all the hospital cancellations etc. Very glad to read that you are now in a better place, nice and easy does it. I look forward to your "field reports" from Hookton. Regards Edited November 23, 2020 by Barnaby s missing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) Thanks Barnaby,for your supoort. Just a couple or so of photos of the last two days in the workshop. The Baldwin is a WrightLines kit fitted with a potescape RG4. You can see the canalside factories for Harts Hill in the background. Edited November 23, 2020 by Mike spelling error 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfMike Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Bostin' 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 All the track is now laid but requires the check rails fitting and sleepers to be gapped. Point motors already fitted so hopefully wiring can be completed by the weekend. Track infill will then be fitted and ground levels established. Buildings just plonked. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Classic Mike but now in narrow gauge. Best 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) I now have received permission from Bernard Cornwell to use the name Hookton and the Lipp. I thought that as it is in his novels that it was the correct thing to do. I have had trains running albeit with a jury rig wiring arrangement but at least I know it works as it should. I'll post some photos and video soon. I'm also thinking about scene 2 on the nxt board which will be the Lipp and a small station but, that's for the new year Edited December 1, 2020 by Mike Spelling 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofKent Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Sorry to hear of the appointments issue. I'm really liking the direction the narrow gauge is going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hello Mike! I like your way of modeling very much! I‘m looking forward to see how your narrow-gauge project will continue! Wish you a lot of fun and success in modeling on! Oh by the way, I like the books of Bernard Cornwell also very much... Best regards, ThomasG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Thank you ThomasG, a bit more of the background to the layout: The village consists of perhaps that should read will consist of, the Harbour Office, The Anchor Inn (Palmers of Bridport), Saint Andrews Church, Post Office, Watkins*and Potts Chandlery, Legg’s boats, Crumplers General Stores, and dwellings of the locals, namely John Higgins, Harry Bugler, Peter Wellman, and Francis Blake. As usual I have moved thing about such as The Anchor Inn is from Seatown (Bridport) and is in fact owned by Palmers brewing in Dorset since 1794. (Note the names are Dorset Surnames with the exception of Watkins and Potts) In my usual style I have created the story first before commencing the modelling in 0-16.5. I have constructed the baseboard all 4ft x 3ft of it by mainly recycling the materials from my old layout New Level Mill and I have built and laid the trackwork to a simple inglenook design. All the track is code 100 rail soldered to copper clad sleepers, the two points are operated by Cobalt point motors and control is analogue. (So, the only chips will be with a nice steak, a piece of fish or maybe a pie. No fancy electrickery required.) Oh. and you can never have to many locomotives (see photos) * Watkins is the surname of my dear friend Barrie affectionately known as Chisel Chin. Both he and Dick Potts are ex Railwaymen so it seemed right to use their names. Edited December 14, 2020 by Mike spelling error 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 Thought I should detail Hooktons location. I have placed the village of Hookton about where Bradstock is and the Lipp replaces the River Bride. see https://www.burtonbradstock.org.uk/History/Dorset County Museum/3.3.htm which shows a hook shaped mouth crossing the shingle beach. Welcome to fake Britain. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 14/12/2020 at 10:26, Mike said: Oh. and you can never have too many locomotives (see photos) I think it's actually a legal requirement. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Hooray for pinking shears! From the depths of her sewing basket my good lady kindly allowed me to use them. So why would I need them? Flashing strips on chimney stacks, simples. Now to detail the ridges and paint, I might even finish the building. 5 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Modified Petite Properties half relief building to 360 model for the chandlery which still needs finishing. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Those buildings look very fitting Mike. I have a few Petite carcasses to place about my back scene along with some from Lcut, Intentio etc plus others so I can break up any apparent uniformity of build. Merry Christmas to you and yours and may 2021 bring in a much healthier year. Best 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) Thanks Barnaby, Happy New Year. Lets hope for better things to come in 2021. My good lady gave me a Little Acorns School kit by Petite Models as one of my Christmas presents which I am now in the process of converting into St Andrews Church (Chapel). Gone is the toilet block and a doorway in the end wall which now has a new east window inserted. I had hoped just to swop the ends round but decided against it as the design meant fiddling about with the base etc. I'll post some progress photos by the weekend along with the Harbour Masters office. Once my Liteply arrives I can add the higher level roadway and finish the ground work. For a change it's not a race to get it all finished for an exhibition deadline, so I really am taking my time. Mike completely chilled in the chilly workshop. Edited January 1, 2021 by Mike spelling error 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Sounds interesting Mike, I'll be watching out for your progress report. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Buildings update. The Chapel (Little Acorns School) has moved on, lots to do like improving the corner quoins. New East window cut and ready for the new frame and stained glass, round window still to be fitted in the West end but, I'm getting there. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Great modeling. I hit the like button a few times. It has inspired me to try building something in plasti card. I have always used brick papers until now but the light fades it over time. Cheers Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hi Steve, thank you for your kind comments. First of the stained glass windows trial fitted and the quoins now a little bit better. 10 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Just a bit more wiork on the chapel 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Almost but not quite gettig there, St Andrew's Chapel. Bellcote with bell, roof with tiles and west end with circlular window and buttress. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 A bit more tweeking, half relief now 360, single small cottage now semi detached cottages. Shown plonked on my under contruction " Hookton" note to self: really must finish the detailing and weathering of the buildings let alone progressing the actual railway. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Some times life throws a curved ball. In my case it was the result of my CT scan. Ok. not unexpected was the Idiopathic Pulmonary fibrosis. What was a suprise was that scan threw up a heart condition so I'm now under the care of the cardiology consultant. Modelling will now take a back seat just for while, but in the words from the film" I'll be back,so watch this space. Never say never again. Just playing around with colours. Edited February 12, 2021 by Mike spelling error 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 "Hart" the model is looking good Mike. Best wishes for your "heart" health to be looking good also Mike. I have to medicate and suffer regular check on my heart too, I feel fine in myself and don't suffer any difficulties with the physical side of life but the regular checks have revealed that i need to tweak some of my medication and try to up my exercise some more. Take care. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 All the best Mike. Yes sometimes modelling has to take a back seat, but it can be very helpful, too, something creative to focus on. All in good time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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